Susan breaks the news to Rhiannon that Jackson is missing. At first, Rhiannon assumes her son is simply wagging school. But when she learns Jackson ran away after overhearing Susan and Karl arguing about looking after him, Rhiannon is upset and blames the Kennedys for his disappearance. The whole neighbourhood turns out to help the police search and eventually Chris finds Jackson hiding.

Kyle and Georgia are disappointed that the house is not available for rent. Kate suspects Gem had something to do with it but Kyle thinks Georgia might be having second thoughts about them living together. Kyle discovers Georgia cancelled the rental application; Georgia realises Gem was involved. Gem apologises saying she could not stand the idea of living with a happy couple.